A “cascade of security failures” at Microsoft allowed a state-backed Chinese hacking group to access the email accounts of senior U.S. government officials last year, according to a blistering report from a cybersecurity review board released Wednesday. The report from the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board, created in 2021 by U.S. President Joe Biden, describes … Read more
If you have been in the market for a new gaming console, an Xbox model may just be your best starting point as prices continue to drop with UK retailers. That includes Very, who’re offering a much cheaper way to buy the Series X. Amazon and eBay are just two popular gaming sites that have … Read more
A new poll indicates 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives. Canada has ordered its own national security review of TikTok, something the Liberal government revealed following passage of the U.S. bill earlier this month. … Read more
The second season of the rebooted Fraggle Rock franchise premiers March 29 on AppleTV+. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock season 2 was filmed inside the Calgary Film Centre. During Global News Calgary’s exclusive tour on set, we got to see the world of fraggles, gorgs and doozers come to life in real time. John … Read more
Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets and the integration of generative AI attracts buyers to premium devices, a report by Counterpoint Research said on Thursday. Global shipments had declined more than four per cent last year, earlier data from the … Read more
When Dr. Garth Graham thinks about health misinformation on social media platforms, he envisions a garden. No matter how bountiful or verdant that garden is, even the head of YouTube’s global health division admits it’s often in need of tending. “How do you weed and pull out the bad information?” he questioned. “But also…how do … Read more
By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 9:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. The revelation comes after the U.S. House of Representatives passed … Read more
Fewer than half of Canadians believe the federal government’s plan to regulate social media sites will make platforms safer, a new survey suggests. Polling firm Leger recently asked Canadians about the Liberal government’s proposed Online Harms Act, which contains a suite of measures meant to make social media platforms safer, particularly for children. Half of … Read more
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it is seriously concerned Canadian businesses weren’t able to testify on proposed federal artificial intelligence legislation. While the House of Commons industry committee heard from Big Tech companies, the group says Canadian businesses weren’t given the opportunity to appear in front of MPs on the newer AI piece of … Read more
Canada’s financial intelligence unit has shut some of its systems down as it manages what it calls a “cyber incident.” The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, or FINTRAC, says the incident does not involve the centre’s intelligence or classified systems. FINTRAC’s mandate is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money … Read more
